Well it's time
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Well it's time
Just wanted to stop in the Intro room and say "hello all".
The words "I had one of these when I was young. Wish I never sold it." are what brings me here today. When I was 15 my first job was working part time for a guy across the street from my parents house who restored corvettes. He was between jobs and made a living out of his garage. I learned a bit about sanding fiberglass. In fact as I remember that's all I ever did! My mom always wanted a 57 Tbird. Turquoise blue with a white interior. I unfortunately for her I was quickly becoming a corvette guy. Fortunately my then boss purchased a 65 Nassau blue with a blue and white interior. My boss needed money. I hoped for the future
. Next thing you know I had talked my mom into buying the 65' for 7500(this is in 82). 1000 profit for my boss, a similar car of my moms dreams for her and one step closer to owning my own muscle car.
It became my responsibility to keep it in working order. As I look back on it now it was a great way to keep a kid involved in something technical as well as a way to maintain a self pride in accomplishment.
Slide forward several years 87'. The car is now mine. I had taken it apart completely down to the frame, cleaned it up and made a show car (my standards no where near ncrs). Not bad for a college kid. I went to all the shows near me. Joined the car club and did all the things a classic car owner would and alot that one wouldn't. This was my only car. I lived in Chicago and went to school in Florida. The vette did the trip so many times I stopped bringing a map. The car handled remarkably well in snow (I can feel your cringe!). The one thing I did learn during this time, besides that I was lucky to be alive, was my opening statement; "I had one of these when I was young. Wish I never sold it." I heard this from more of you true enthusiasts than anything else. So much so that when I really needed money, when the 65 was falling apart from lack of money, paint was fading from no garage in the Miami sun...I opted to store it instead of selling. That was 94. I still own the car but for the last 12 years I have avoided shows, swap meets, and cruises. Cold turkey.
Here we are 06. I just came back from my first classic car show since before 94 Chevy/Vette fest in Rosemont (Chicago). 2 houses, multiple trailer moves a wife and 2 kids later it is finally time to change the "storing of the corvette" to the "restoring of the corvette!"
So along with the long intro I would really like to say thanks to all you guys who ingrained the 'do not sell' attitude. It is because of you guys that I am still an owner and I am able to start this project.
Thanks again,
Mike
1965 Nassau Blue w blue and white int.
327/300 factory air
The words "I had one of these when I was young. Wish I never sold it." are what brings me here today. When I was 15 my first job was working part time for a guy across the street from my parents house who restored corvettes. He was between jobs and made a living out of his garage. I learned a bit about sanding fiberglass. In fact as I remember that's all I ever did! My mom always wanted a 57 Tbird. Turquoise blue with a white interior. I unfortunately for her I was quickly becoming a corvette guy. Fortunately my then boss purchased a 65 Nassau blue with a blue and white interior. My boss needed money. I hoped for the future
. Next thing you know I had talked my mom into buying the 65' for 7500(this is in 82). 1000 profit for my boss, a similar car of my moms dreams for her and one step closer to owning my own muscle car. It became my responsibility to keep it in working order. As I look back on it now it was a great way to keep a kid involved in something technical as well as a way to maintain a self pride in accomplishment.
Slide forward several years 87'. The car is now mine. I had taken it apart completely down to the frame, cleaned it up and made a show car (my standards no where near ncrs). Not bad for a college kid. I went to all the shows near me. Joined the car club and did all the things a classic car owner would and alot that one wouldn't. This was my only car. I lived in Chicago and went to school in Florida. The vette did the trip so many times I stopped bringing a map. The car handled remarkably well in snow (I can feel your cringe!). The one thing I did learn during this time, besides that I was lucky to be alive, was my opening statement; "I had one of these when I was young. Wish I never sold it." I heard this from more of you true enthusiasts than anything else. So much so that when I really needed money, when the 65 was falling apart from lack of money, paint was fading from no garage in the Miami sun...I opted to store it instead of selling. That was 94. I still own the car but for the last 12 years I have avoided shows, swap meets, and cruises. Cold turkey.
Here we are 06. I just came back from my first classic car show since before 94 Chevy/Vette fest in Rosemont (Chicago). 2 houses, multiple trailer moves a wife and 2 kids later it is finally time to change the "storing of the corvette" to the "restoring of the corvette!"
So along with the long intro I would really like to say thanks to all you guys who ingrained the 'do not sell' attitude. It is because of you guys that I am still an owner and I am able to start this project.
Thanks again,
Mike
1965 Nassau Blue w blue and white int.
327/300 factory air
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That's a great story Mike. Post some pics as you begin the restore project. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Welcome to the forum Mike
Welcome to the forum Mike
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